Rating: R
Movie Release Date: January 23, 2009
DVD Release Date: May 12, 2009
Plot 411: A prequel to the other Underworld movies that explains where the rivalry all began.
Review: Personally, I didn't like this film as much as the others. In this flick, we go back hundreds of years to see the beginning of the vampire/lycan feud. These events have been hinted at in the other films but are fully explained here. Because it's a prequel, Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman aren't in this one. However, Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen reprise their roles. Unlike the past two movies, there's a lot more focus on the lycans in this one. Unfortunately, the CGI is way worse than the other flicks. How can that be? I don't know. The lycans all look fake and there's a definite disconnect in certain scenes. You can obviously tell what's CGI and what's not. Also, I didn't feel drawn in by the love story that sparks the battle of ages. I'd think you'd want the audience to empathize with the chracters, but I found this very difficult to do. If you're looking for action though, there's plenty of it. There are some great kill shots as well, with CGI blood splattering all over.
Movie Release Date: January 23, 2009
DVD Release Date: May 12, 2009
Plot 411: A prequel to the other Underworld movies that explains where the rivalry all began.
Review: Personally, I didn't like this film as much as the others. In this flick, we go back hundreds of years to see the beginning of the vampire/lycan feud. These events have been hinted at in the other films but are fully explained here. Because it's a prequel, Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman aren't in this one. However, Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen reprise their roles. Unlike the past two movies, there's a lot more focus on the lycans in this one. Unfortunately, the CGI is way worse than the other flicks. How can that be? I don't know. The lycans all look fake and there's a definite disconnect in certain scenes. You can obviously tell what's CGI and what's not. Also, I didn't feel drawn in by the love story that sparks the battle of ages. I'd think you'd want the audience to empathize with the chracters, but I found this very difficult to do. If you're looking for action though, there's plenty of it. There are some great kill shots as well, with CGI blood splattering all over.
Watch It: If you're hooked on the franchise and love the gothic castle look.
Skip It: If you're only a casual fan. This won't win you over.
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